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A deep, idealized love for someone that is not reciprocated and often remains unexpressed, based on admiration rather than reality.
Desde que la conocí, vivo un amor platónico que me inspira a escribir poesía.
Since I met her, I've lived with an idealized love that inspires me to write poetry.
Su amor platónico por una actriz famosa duró años sin que ella lo supiera.
His idealized love for a famous actress lasted for years without her knowing.
Often used in literature and psychology to describe a romantic idealization that exists only in the mind of the admirer.
The term 'platónico' comes from Plato's philosophy, where he described love as an idealized form rather than physical attraction. In Spanish, it has evolved to describe a romantic ideal that may never be realized.
Use 'amor platónico' to describe a love that is admired from afar, often without the other person's knowledge. It is not about unrequited love in general, but specifically about an idealized, often unrealistic admiration.
From 'amor' (love) + 'platónico' (Platonic), referring to Plato's concept of idealized love in 'The Symposium', where love is directed toward an ideal form rather than a physical person.
Commonly used in both casual and literary contexts to describe a romantic attraction that is more about fantasy than reality. Often implies a sense of longing or admiration that is not acted upon.